Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in the brackets to fill in the blank.
She left the party ______ because of her parents’ strict time restrictions. [late]
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. early.
Given word: Late
Meaning: After the expected or usual time
Example: She arrived late to the meeting.
Antonym: Early
Meaning: Before the expected or scheduled time
Example: He reached the station early to avoid the crowd.
Meaning of the other options:
Exit – A way out
Small – Of limited size
Suffer – To feel pain or distress
Hence, the chosen option is the correct antonym.